My rebuild project had one Woodruff Key in the crankshaft. This is great for the timing gear, but it,s not long enough for the harmonic balancer. My basic question is, did Ford use two separate Woodruff Keys on the FE engines? My second question is, does the curve go towards the harmonic balancer, or towards the crank?
Thanks,
Joseph
Woodruff Keys on Cranshaft Questions
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Woodruff Keys on Cranshaft Questions
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Re: Woodruff Keys on Cranshaft Questions
Curve goes toward the crank. Can't answer the other question for an FE, but on a 351, there's a single key to handle both.
too many Fords, no where near 'nuff time.
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or, money.
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Re: Woodruff Keys on Cranshaft Questions
2 keys ..
Half moon for the gear
1/4 inch key stock for the dampner
Half moon for the gear
1/4 inch key stock for the dampner
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Re: Woodruff Keys on Cranshaft Questions
He is dead on the money...tnlprt wrote:2 keys ..
Half moon for the gear
1/4 inch key stock for the dampner
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Re: Woodruff Keys on Cranshaft Questions
Does anyone know how long the key stock should be? I know my local True Value carries pre-cut sizes, but I'll have to go in there with a ruler and my harmonic balancer.
Joseph
Joseph
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Re: Woodruff Keys on Cranshaft Questions
Just buy a 3 inch piece and cut off what you need